Silk Habotai Dark Purple

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Silk Habotai is a lightweight fabric most often used in eveningwear, home decor, and sportswear. The name "habotai” derives from Japanese for "soft as down". Habotai is usually referred to as "China Silk", although this name can also refer to inferior polyester versions. Our habotai in dark purple is 100% silk and woven in Korea. The fabric is lightweight and versatile and is most often used as a lining fabric - the silk fibers give this fabric great breathability and absorbency which makes it perfect for lining suits, jackets, and other garments. This is also a great fabric for silk painting!
100% Grade A Silk44/45" Wide 8mm Finest quality fabricMade in Korea

Thin and lightweight with a silky, smooth hand. Can be compared to chiffon in its weight and feel, but is nowhere near as sheer

Satin finish gives habotai a soft sheen

This is a structurally sound fabric that is not difficult to sew, but take extra care when working with such a thin fabric to prevent grain distortion and snagging

Use with nap cutting layout (i.e. all pattern pieces laid out in the same lengthwise direction) so all pattern pieces reflect light the same way and shading is prevented.

Use tissue paper as backing when sewing seams together to help stabilize fabric – tear away once seam is secure

If painting, stretch fabric on a wooden frame to ensure a flat surface and use silk-safe fabric dye

Because of it's ultra thin weight, fabric tends to move when laid out for cutting. Layer the fabric between two sheets of tissue thin paper before cutting to stabilize. Hold fabric in place using fabric weights or fine, sharp pins (like our extra fine pins). Keep cut fabric pieces pinned to tissue paper until right before you’re ready to sew

It’s best to only cut 1-2 layers at a time to avoid grain distortion

Use a new, thin needle when sewing this fabric to avoid snags– especially when machine sewing

The best finishes for habotai are French seams, overlock (serger), and very narrow hems (1/8”)

Hand wash in cold water using a mild detergent. Agitate gently and rinse with cool water after a few minutes. Do not let the fabric soak. Lay flat to dry, do not wring out. Iron on "silk setting" w/steam and pressing cloth.

Draping Demo

Our in-house fashion stylist tests a variety of looks to showcase how this fabric drapes and gives expert tips on how to best work with it.